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Dear Families,
I am so excited to have you and your children return on Tuesday, August 23rd. It has been a busy summer with the office team working on facilities, teacher development, administrative development and general preparation for the new school year.
The campus looks fantastic. I want to thank our owner representative Mike Wassermann, our CBO Terese McNamee, Cathy Stienstra, and Martinez for all their hard work this summer making it all come together.
Staff has spent the last five days in training sessions and in their rooms getting ready for Tuesday. Training included a full day of work with our Columbia Teachers College Trainers introducing the new Reading Units of Study, and a full day of instructional technology training specifically getting ready for our transition to Google Chrome Books and Google Classroom in mid fall.
Looking forward to seeing you all.
Warmly,
Dr. Beth Polito
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Student Expectations and Technology Agreements
Please look for our Student Expectations and Technology Agreements in your child’s backpack on the first day of school.
Review with your child, sign, and return to school by Friday, Sept. 2nd. We will also review Student Expectations in assemblies this week. Detailed information about our school policies can be found in our Student Handbook.
Review the Student Handbook
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School Site Council Parent Rep Needed
Woodside School Site Council is looking for a parent to serve a two-year term.
Meetings are held once a month on Mondays from 3:30-4:30 pm in Wildcats.
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First Day of School
Our Middle School teachers and staff will be dedicating the minimum day on Tuesday, Aug 23 to meet in grade levels.
This is a great opportunity to begin the year and address many of the topics that are pressing (e.g., schedules, lockers, behavior expectations, technology, community service, SEL and team building activities, etc.).
We look forward to a great year!
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Athletics: Fall Sports Sign Ups
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Volleyball for Grades 4-8
Volleyball registration has opened for grade 4-8 athletes, and will remain open until Friday, September 2nd.
Not sure if your athlete wants to sign up? That’s fine! We have “Drop-In Preview Practices” for 6th-8th graders on Tuesday, August 30th, and for 4th/5th graders on Thursday, September 1st (time TBD).
Flag Football Registration is Open
That’s Right! Flag Football registration has opened for grade 6-8 athletes, and will remain open until Friday, September 2nd.
Not sure if your athlete wants to sign up? That’s fine! Flag football’s “Drop-In Preview Practice” will be held on Monday, August 29th (time TBD).
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Cross Country for 5th-8th Grade
Woodside Middle School XC is offered for 5th-8th graders looking to try out cross country running.
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Practices are usually in the Woodside area on Tuesdays/Wednesdays/Thursdays and some Sundays.
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Kids may choose to compete in middle school races (during the week) and/or USATF club races (on Sundays).
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Woodside Whistlers - 2nd, 3rd, and 4th Grade Elementary Choir
Meets: Thursdays, 7:30-8:15 AM
Start date: Thursday, September 1st
Email Dr. D for choir forms to sign up and come on the first day! All are welcome (no auditions).
Chamber Singers -5th, 6th, 7th, and 8th Middle School Choir
Meets: Wednesday, 7:30-8:15 AM
Start date: Wednesday, August 31.
Email Dr. D for choir forms to sign up and come on the first day! All are welcome (no auditions).
Showstoppers - 8th only Choir
Members are required to be in Chamber Singers if they are to join Showstoppers. More information will be provided mid to end of September.
If your child is joining a choir - please make sure you are on Dr. D's email list. Most communications come directly from Dr. D via email.
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